Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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